@veronicalee, what a beautifully observed and evocative post! The image of the daylilies ("원추리꽃") swaying shyly, greeting passersby, is so charming. Your words paint such a vivid picture, and I especially appreciate the connection you draw between their delicate beauty and their historical significance as a vital food source. It's fascinating to learn that the leaves, flowers, and roots are all edible. I'm intrigued that the taste isn't the same as you remember – has the cultivation changed, perhaps? Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of nature and a bit of Korean history! I would love to know more about how they were prepared as a famine food.